Childminder in Southwark

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 February 2016 3 July 2012

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder works well with parents to share information. This helps inform her planning of stimulating and interesting activities that meet children's interests and developmental needs.  The childminder and her assistant provide a well-resourced environment where children can explore and develop their interests and preferences. This helps children to develop good decision-making skills and they constantly learn about their likes and dislikes.  Children make good progress in all areas of learning. The childminder's detailed planning, observations and evaluations help her and parents to understand the progress children are making developmentally.  Children consistently gain an awareness of the wider world and their local community. For example, the childminder and her assistant take them on regular trips to explore the world around them.  The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibility, including

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This provision is good

safeguarding. She has implemented effective practices to help keep children safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always manage changes during the daily routines or the times between activities effectively to make sure that children remain engaged and interested in their play and learning, and do not become restless.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 effectively manage routine times of the day and periods between activities to sustain the interest and attention of children consistently.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled a range of the childminder's documentation and policies.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and her assistant to gain an understanding of their knowledge of how to care for the children.  The inspector observed the children during their exploration and play in both the indoor and outdoor environments.  The inspector looked at evidence showing the suitability of adults working and living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant work well together. The childminder has a good understanding of how to safeguard children and respond to any child protection concerns she may have. She monitors and reviews all aspects of her work, including reviewing the practice of her assistant. She uses this to identify training needs and to help her ensure children make progress on a consistent basis. The childminder keeps her knowledge and skills, and those of her assistant, up to date, such as through training. The childminder develops good relationships with other professionals. She uses these partnerships to help offer parents and children extra support whenever necessary.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant work together to ensure children have plenty of interesting activities. They use detailed planning, observation and assessments to underpin their practice. They monitor their progress and use this to help identify gaps in their development, and then address these quickly. The childminder offers a variety of activities that provide children with good opportunities to learn and develop. The childminder consistently asks questions that extend their language further. She listens to their interests and provides activities which complement their learning and stage of development further. Overall, children engage well in their learning and choose where they want to play, including choosing when to have quiet time.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant have good relationships with children. The childminder regularly shares information with parents to gain an understanding of the children's care needs and interests. Children are confident learners. They are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. Children are provided with regular opportunities to be independent. They develop good self-care skills and an awareness of how to lead healthy lifestyles. Children explore the environment with confidence and have fun playing and exploring. Overall, children are well behaved and are aware of what is expected of them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy sharing what they know and can do. For example, they eagerly share with their friends what they know about elephants and lions, and mimic the noises they make. They display high levels of independence and are gaining the skills needed in preparation for their future learning, including their move on to school. Children of all ages make good progress in all aspects of their development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY263509 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 847117 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 7

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Brockley, in the London Borough of Lewisham. She operates her service Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round. She receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged three and four years. She works with an assistant. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 5.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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